fine art

  • The Path is the Goal

    You may be wondering why I named this painting “The Path is the Goal?” Good question dear reader! I will share the reason and some studio thoughts and ideas in this week’s post. But first, I’ll share some background about this blog. Favorite Things In early 2020, I pledged to paint a painting each week…

  • Aging Gracefully

    What is it about this moment in time that made me think of aging gracefully? Hmmm…perhaps just the fact that we all are? Or perhaps the luscious brown aging spots that appeared on this artichoke as I painted it? But before I continue, here’s a bit of a reminder. Favorite Things This painting and blog…

  • Letting Go

    Who is letting go these days? How about everyone and everything, don’t you think? Even the oak tree across from our house is letting go leaves and branches and acorns in the middle of summer time. But before I continue, dear reader, I’ll remind you of a few things. Favorite Things This blog offers weekly…

  • Grapefruit Devotional

    Greetings dear readers! This painting is called Grapefruit Devotional for several reasons. I look forward to sharing all of these reasons with you here today. But first, let me share the context for this painting now. Favorite Things So, this blog post and painting are a part of a series called “Favorite Things.” I love…

  • Lemon Lime Value Study

    Greetings dear reader! Here’s an 8×8 inch oil on linen Lemon Lime Value Study for you. To me, lemon lime time means summer time. You? I love the taste of a slice of lemon in water. And, there’s nothing more delicious than a gin and tonic with a slice of lime. Furthermore, when you savor…

  • Radish in Self Quarantine

    This little radish made me think of self quarantine. It reminds me of each of us as we navigate the pandemic these days. Why? It arrived here in our home after a recent curbside grocery pick up at the local food coop. The radish had been surrounded by its fellow radishes. But then, it came…

  • Sweet Change

    The title “Sweet Change” sums up all kinds of happenings recently. I’ll cover change here in this painting, in my own studio, in the region and in the news. But first, I need to describe the painting in this 2020 series. Favorite Things At the end of last year, an accomplished artist friend suggested I…

  • Ratatouille To Be

    Rather than “Ratatouille To Be,” I guess I could have called this “Eggplants Unite” or “Aubergines Forever!” But I decided to make Ratatouille with these eggplants and I just had to include that word in this painting’s title. Here’s why…oops…before the why…let’s cover the what. What’s this about? So if you’re new here, welcome! Each…